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gaugenyc

Shop owner

Announcement
ATTENTION: Due to Covid-19 shutdown, our studio is closed right now. BUT, we are taking orders! Don't hesitate to add to cart and check out. As soon as we can get back to our studio, we will GLADLY make your items and ship them out asap. Feel free to convo us. Be well, stay safe!

Gauge Inc. located in Bronx, NY has been handcrafting unique objects in metal for many years. Founded by Paul Smotrys, a self-taught artist, he started showing his sculpture in Philadelphia in his early twenties. “I’ve always been fascinated by the opposing properties of metal. For example, hard/soft, sharp/smooth, immediate/laborious.”

He met Mie back in 1985, together they started making jewelry. They showed their collection at wholesale shows, Paul made a sign in aluminum, "Gauge nyc" to display in the booth. First customer asked if the letters were for sale, they said no. The second, then the third asked, they said yes.

That was the beginning of designing and making of metal objects in monograms, letters, numbers and words.
It's always have been important to make every item by hand. the products are so clean and simple, the quality had to be superb and it needed to have that individual, show of hand that only handmade items would have.

Some of their objects include decorative letters and words in many styles. Personal cake toppers, coolest initial jewelry in 14k gold and sterling silver.
They have a patented design of wire words with bent back prongs that goes into a wall, making the words to "float" Now imitated by so many designers.

Gauge nyc is truly a pioneer in personalization industry in metal wire and sheets. They now sell all over the world to discerning stores and customers, but still manages to hand craft every item in the studio, beginning to end.

We can ship internationally, please convo us about shipping costs.

ATTENTION: Every item of ours-Gauge Inc. AKA Gauge nyc are copyright protected. They've been documented, as to when, where and how they were designed with the U.S. government.

Announcement

Last updated on Apr 6, 2020

ATTENTION: Due to Covid-19 shutdown, our studio is closed right now. BUT, we are taking orders! Don't hesitate to add to cart and check out. As soon as we can get back to our studio, we will GLADLY make your items and ship them out asap. Feel free to convo us. Be well, stay safe!

Gauge Inc. located in Bronx, NY has been handcrafting unique objects in metal for many years. Founded by Paul Smotrys, a self-taught artist, he started showing his sculpture in Philadelphia in his early twenties. “I’ve always been fascinated by the opposing properties of metal. For example, hard/soft, sharp/smooth, immediate/laborious.”

He met Mie back in 1985, together they started making jewelry. They showed their collection at wholesale shows, Paul made a sign in aluminum, "Gauge nyc" to display in the booth. First customer asked if the letters were for sale, they said no. The second, then the third asked, they said yes.

That was the beginning of designing and making of metal objects in monograms, letters, numbers and words.
It's always have been important to make every item by hand. the products are so clean and simple, the quality had to be superb and it needed to have that individual, show of hand that only handmade items would have.

Some of their objects include decorative letters and words in many styles. Personal cake toppers, coolest initial jewelry in 14k gold and sterling silver.
They have a patented design of wire words with bent back prongs that goes into a wall, making the words to "float" Now imitated by so many designers.

Gauge nyc is truly a pioneer in personalization industry in metal wire and sheets. They now sell all over the world to discerning stores and customers, but still manages to hand craft every item in the studio, beginning to end.

We can ship internationally, please convo us about shipping costs.

ATTENTION: Every item of ours-Gauge Inc. AKA Gauge nyc are copyright protected. They've been documented, as to when, where and how they were designed with the U.S. government.

Perfect addition to our bee themed nursery! Dare I say, it’s my favorite piece in the whole room! Shipping was fast- ordered during the Holiday season, expecting it in January and to my surprise it came within a week!

About gaugenyc

The studio is at Industry City, Brooklyn. We have some old school tools!

Ahead of the metal curve

Gauge Inc. located in Brooklyn, NY has been handcrafting unique objects in metal for many years. Founded by Paul Smotrys, a self-taught artist, he started showing his sculpture in Philadelphia in his early twenties. “I’ve always been fascinated by the opposing properties of metal. For example, hard/soft, sharp/smooth, immediate/laborious.”

He met Mie back in 1985, together they started making jewelry. They showed their collection at wholesale shows, Paul made a sign in aluminum, "Gauge nyc" to display in the booth. First customer asked if the letters were for sale, then said no. The second, then the third asked, they said yes.

That was the beginning of designing and making of metal objects in monograms, letters, numbers and words.
It's always have been important to make every item by hand. the products are so clean and simple, the quality had to be superb and it needed to have that individual, show of hand that only handmade items would have.

Some of their objects include decorative letters and words in many styles. Personal cake toppers, coolest initial jewelry in 14k gold and sterling silver.

Gauge nyc is truly a pioneer in personalization industry in metal wire and sheets. They now sell all over the world to discerning stores and customers, but still manages to hand craft every item in the studio, beginning to end.

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Shop members

Paul Smotrys

Owner

A self-taught artist, he started showing his sculpture in Philadelphia in his early twenties. “I’ve always been fascinated by the opposing properties of metal. For example, hard/soft, sharp/smooth, immediate/laborious.”

Mie

Partner/wife

Full time Painter, part time Gauger. Makes sure everything flows in the studio. Paul and Mie have been together since 1985.

Massi and Manwa

Assistant

We have Manwa, Massi and camera shy Oscar and Jului helping us make everything. They all have specialty like soldering, finishing, etc. but we try to switch the jobs around to make it more fun.

Otto

Our Baby

Otto comes to the studio when he is off from school, to learn some trade secrets!

Shop policies

Last updated onSeptember 11, 2019

Welcome to the Gauge nyc online shop. We make all of our items by hand in Brooklyn, NY. Each item we sell is an individual artisan creation.

Accepted payment methods

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Accepts Etsy Gift Cards and Etsy Credits

Returns and exchanges

I gladly accept returns and exchanges

Contact me within: 7 days of delivery

Ship items back within: 14 days of delivery

I don't accept cancellations

But please contact me if you have any problems with your order.

The following items can't be returned or exchanged

Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:

Custom or personalized orders

Perishable products (like food or flowers)

Digital downloads

Intimate items (for health/hygiene reasons)

Items on sale

Questions about your order?

Please if you have any problems with your order.

Returns and exchange details

Please note our items are handmade to order and are carefully inspected before being shipped. If not satisfied, contact us within 48 hours for information regarding exchanges or credit. Custom orders cannot be returned or exchanged.

Payment

We currently accept all credit cards and Paypal. Orders shipped to addresses in NY are subject to 8.375% sales tax. Please contact us directly regarding for information regarding cancellations. Note that custom orders sometimes cannot be canceled once production has started.

Shipping

We ship within the United States using UPS or USPS. Insurance for the full amount of your purchase is included in our shipping costs and is required.

Allow 7-10 days for delivery. Expedited shipping is available upon request. You will receive an email with tracking information once your shipment has been processed.

We ship internationally using USPS.

Additional policies and FAQs

Please include any variable information (like letter, phrase or plating option) as a note to seller with your order. You can always contact us through our contact link on our main page. We are open to bulk and wholesale requests.